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Both colds and influenza, the “flu,” are respiratory illnesses that are caused by viruses. Both can cause a fever, cough, ...

You can get the flu by coming into contact with droplets and aerosols released by people with the virus, Dr. Russo says. It’s ...

Recently, an 80-year-old man in Ahmedabad tested positive for human metapneumovirus (hMPV), adding to the growing cases of hMPV in India. This has sparked confusion among the public, with many ...

BOSTON - Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions. If you have a question, email her or message her on Facebook or Twitter. Harriet asks, "What is the difference between an upper ...

The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in U.S. headlines this summer. The most common mosquito-borne viruses in the U.S. are West Nile and EEE, though an ...

An infection with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) typically affects infants much harder than adults. While adults usually ...

The flu can also cause a general feeling of fatigue or malaise, Ray says, as well as gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea and nausea, especially among children. As with COVID, some people also ...

World AIDS Day highlights the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS and reinforces the need for strong, community-led, and resilient health systems ...